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Ford Focus
2017
•4.99
(124)

Chevrolet Camaro
2019
•5.0
(27)

Ford Focus
2015
•4.99
(91)

Audi A3
2015
•4.89
(199)

Chevrolet Camaro
2017
•4.92
(56)

Ford Focus
2016
•4.97
(75)

Volkswagen Jetta
2024
•4.93
(87)

Honda Fit
2015
•5.0
(9)

Volkswagen Jetta
2020
•4.94
(182)

A car rental in Kauai opens up an island that rewards every detour, from the red-walled ridges of Waimea Canyon to the easy golden stretch of Kalapaki Beach. Fly into Lihue Airport, the nearest regional airport on Kauai Island, and browse rental cars on Turo to match your plans. Here to chase the island's natural beauty, relocating across town, or just need a ride? Book and pick up from the same location.
Kuhio Highway hugs the coastline and links most of the island's best stops, but no road completes the loop, so your own set of wheels changes everything. Wander through the Kauai Museum in the city center, carve west into canyon country, or spend time ticking off everyday errands. On Turo, you choose the car, the rental length, and the pace of your Hawaii adventure.
On Turo, renting a car in Kauai is easy. Browse cars online, choose your preferred pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations all across Kauai, Hawaii, and beyond, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and location in Kauai, HI (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Kauai, HI! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
The host, the car, and the whole Turo experience was 10/10. The price was fantastic and the whole experience was seamless. We had weird hours we wanted to leave and return the car that would not have worked with a car rental agency, but Angel and Turo made the whole process easy and seamless. I’m a bigger guy so I was worried about how comfortable the car would be and it was perfect. The great ride made our whole vacation possible and comfortable. I really appreciated the vehicles safety features too!
The Nissan Altima was great. Good mpg, clean, lots of power, great response time. The car needed to be picked up at an off site location called, economy car rental at 2367 India street. A proximity 2 1/2 miles from the airport. You will need to find a ride to their location. The price of taxi will be $30, however we took the free shuttle to the car rental center then walked 20 minutes the rest of the way. The team at this location did a great job, fast, friendly, polite, and after returning they able to offer a ride back to the airport. We would rent this Altima again, and I would recommend this vehicle.

Easy pick up and drop off. Car was very clean inside. A/C blows super cold even when it's 100 degrees out!! The windows are not tinted so I suggest bringing your own sun shades if you are going to be parked anywhere but the shade in the summer. Luckily I had those and that made my trip much better. The flip down visors do have the extenders to help block sun while driving thankfully. Charging prices are comparable to current gas prices - about $45 to get 250 miles of charge over a few sessions which is the same as I get from a full tank in my Toyota Yaris. This car DOES have the CHAdeMO fast charge input so it's 30-50 seconds per mile to charge depending on the fast charger & whether you're running the car (AC/radio) or it's fully off. Radio speakers were a little blown out so I had to adjust some settings to listen to my audiobooks but it was easy to do. I had no problem driving from the pickup spot to Kyle, then to the airport, and back into town without needing a charge which was about 90 miles, mostly highway. Just like any Turo rental make sure to take your own photos at pickup and drop off since scratches and such aren't usually documented after every drive by the car owners which seems standard in my experience. Overall a great deal, best price in town especially for a last minute rental. I requested the rental at 9pm on a Tuesday after my personal car died and was able to get this the next morning with no issue. Will definitely keep them in mind when I need a rental near by. Thanks again!

First, I contemplated leaving a 4 star review for a few reasons. However, the prompt response to the issue with the original vehicle reserved, partly due to luck that someone happened to be onsite with the car, and the flexibility with returning the vehicle without requiring washing and vacuuming is deserving of some grace. The price for 5 day/4 night rental was fantastic, around $150 total. I certainly didn't expect a car in pristine shape for the cost. This car is a part of a Turo "rental company" fleet. It seems like a company that buys cheap, used cars to rent out. There are 12-15 cars parked behind a strip mall 8-10ish minutes from the airport in an area I was glad we were picking up and dropping off midday rather than the evening. The hybrid we originally reserved had stained seats and a lot of cosmetic wear. One tire looked like it was on a spare wheel and didn't have a lot of life left, honestly. A lot of the roads in San Diego aren't exactly in great shape, I was concerned about getting a flat. When we turned the car on to leave we immediately got check engine lights and a "pull over immediately" message. Fortunately, someone with the "rental company" was on site and qas able to quickly switched cars for us. It wasn't a hybrid, though. We didn't plan on a lot of driving, but originally opted for a hybrid to save money since we had two days of freeway driving. We definitely spent more on gas then originally planned. If there wasn't someone available onsite to help, it could have been a much longer ordeal which is a terrible way to start a vacation. Communication day of pick up felt slow with the owner. I didn't think to look back to the 2 month old message about how to find the car. I received a message from Turo saying we'd be sent details the day before the trip. I never got that confirmation text or measage the day before or day of pick up from the actual rental owner. When I first reached out to the rental company through the turo app to find the car at pick up time, I didn't get a response. I finally found a way to text someone about 20 minutes later. We did get a pretty quick response that way, but it's frustrating to be in a random parking lot messaging through an app and not get a response. The Honda interior is definitely cleaner than the hybrid we reserved, but the exterior, not so much. Its been side swiped and has a lot of sun damage. The TPMS light was on the whole time, but the actual tire pressure was fine. There was also a rattle and grinding noise when accelerating from a stop or on a hill, but it didn't cause an issue. The car drives fine for a 14-15 year old car, it's just a little noisy and you feel all the bumps on the road. I understand with the cheaper cost of renting through Turo amd choosing a 12-15 year old car, I'm not getting a newer car like I would with a standard rental company or paying more for a newer car. That said, with my last few Turo rentals, it feels a lot of these Turo "rental companies" aren't checking their cars or doing much more than standard maintenance as frequently as they should when they have over 150,000 miles on them. The confirmation message also suggested the cars are kept in great shape. These cars were not in great shape by any stretch of the imagination. No one wants to be on vacation and have their car break down or even be worried that the car they're driving is gonna get a flat or break down.

I love the rental cars from Mohammed. He and his staff is friendly and helpful. The cars are small and good at gas. I would suggest anyone to rent a car with Mohammed.

Easy pickup and drop off, saved us when the car rental companies ran out of cars at the airport.

Solid rental experience. Car was as described. Had no issues and the host was communicative when I needed to change the reservation by a few days or hours. Super convenient location near the airport. Best price for the amount of time I needed it which was about 2 weeks. Will definitely rent again when I'm in town.

Andre was great, the car was somewhat still dirty, dust, dirt, what appeared to be cigarette ashes, animal hair, sticky spills around the cup holders in the center console and the door panels. Crumbs and dust/dirt left in the door handles and cubby's. In the center console cup holders and cubbys. On the top of the dashboard, around the steering column and gauges. Sticky dusty windows and stereo buttons. Rear view mirror had sticky smudges on it. All the windows inside were dusty and dirty with smudges and idk what really.. the car had a bad smell of animals like dogs, and faint cigarette smell.. however as I got further into my trip I got used to it and wasn't bothered by it anymore. A lot of these issues honestly didn't bother me very much. I was more worried of being blamed for them when I returned the car. Unfortunately I was put behind schedule due to a passenger side headlight and passenger side tail light being burned out. However upon informing andre, he was very quick with a solution to take the car to valvoline where they were able to repair the lights before I left for my trip. If I wasn't already running late It wouldn't of bothered me. Andre was also very quick to reimburse me the whole price of the repairs immediately upon me sending him the receipt of the work.. I very much appreciated that! I also appreciate that instead of canceling my trip Andre worked out a way to have the lights fixed with no trouble of my own. He was always quick to respond to all of my very long messages full of questions. This is my first time using turo and I did not know the ins and outs of the rental process. He was able to guide me threw every step all while being polite and keeping his patience with me! Hah. I ended up running behind schedule on my way back as well and was surprised how simple and easy it was to change the return time from noon to after 9 p.m. all without adding any fees to my bill! That was very helpful of andre to allow me to do. I also ended up being a little passed my return time due to vacuuming the car and dusting everything to my best ability. So that andre wouldn't have to deal with someone else's mess and the next person who rents the vehicle will not have to worry about it either. I had no issues with doing that for him after he was so helpful with me! The vehicle was a little different then what im used to. But in no time I settled in with the car and had a very enjoyable trip! I would forsure rent another vehicle from andre in the future due to how well he accommodated me on this trip. Even tho the car had the mess, that was not andre, But left over from previous renters. He even made sure to have a snow brush and ice scraper in the car for me. But unfortunately the previous renters also took that with them. Im sure there will be a new one for the next person who rents the car because thats how much andre cares about his customers !! 5 stars for andre !!! Whoever returned his vehicle like that should be ashamed and think about how it would feel if someone treated your things the same way! Once again THANK YOU andre! I will reach out to you next time I need to rent a car.. I appreciate all your help thru the process! I appreciate your professionalism and quick responses to all my questions and thank you for making sure the vehicle was 100% good to go for me before I left and wouldn't of been able to fix it. 5 of 5 stars for andre !!

My credit card wasn’t working for some odd reason and rental companies wouldn’t let me rent a car so I booked this Turo last minute and it was a reasonable price for five days. I will do it again when I come back to Vancouver in August.
Excellent 1st experience using Turo. The host was very responsive and timely. The vehicle was in great condition and rode very well. The price was a good deal and would definitely use this again as opposed to a major car rental facility. It was a simple process overall and very straightforward.
Highly recommend! First of all Rigid was very helpful from the beginning. I wasn’t exactly sure what days I would be arriving at GSO so I had to keep rescheduling the rental, but Rigid was very understanding and willing to work with me! Very well communicated from making the reservation to returning the car. Very easy pickup, the car was dropped off right outside the arrival level, so no long walk to the parking lot or rental car center etc. Clean car with good mpg! Will definitely rent again next time I coming through GSO airport!

The host, Tadeh was exceptional. The very best in customer service. I had the best experience with renting from Tadeh. Everything was so easy; Tadeh was super accommodating, very kind, he went way above and beyond what I reasonably expected. Tadeh is a thousand times better than AVIS, HERTZ, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, and all the major car rental. Tadeh gave me the best deal; the major car rentals do not come close; I saved a lot of money. The car was great, very good on the gas mileage; and very clean. Tadeh made sure pick-up location was very convenient for me, Tadeh drove the car to where I was; it’s the best. Tadeh also picked up the car when I was done and again made sure it was convenient for me. I am very grateful for this. Once I return from my deployment, absolutely renting from Tadeh again; will be telling all my friends and colleagues. This is just amazing customer service. I am very appreciative for everything. THANK YOU
A great car and definitely attentive host. I really appreciate that- Leon was great. So glad I went this route to rent a car vs going to a commercial car rental place. So much more personable. Would definitely recommend working with Leon!

Good Morning 🌞 Yall! This Car was Amazing! I was able to go see my older Son's College Graduation during the week. The Car rental process was amazing and an easy process. I would definitely rent this Car again!!

Carma definitely restored my faith in Tullamarine car rental companies. Hannah was super friendly. Pick and drop off was a breeze. Car got 700kms on one tank. No complaints at all. Thanks team!
Rent a car and explore Kauai, HI
Beautiful Kauai reveals itself best from behind the wheel. Helicopter tours carve along the Na Pali Coast ridgeline, the Wailua River pulls kayakers into thick jungle interior, and numerous beaches scattered across the south shore stretch out long and golden. A Lihue car rental lets you proceed directly from coastline to canyon across Kauai Island without waiting on a bus driver or someone else's itinerary.
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Rust-red cliffs drop away into deep green valleys across 14 miles of Waimea Canyon State Park, often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Head up early for clear skies at the main lookout, then follow signs toward Koke'e State Park at the summit for trails that peer straight down into Na Pali country. The winding canyon road rewards a slow pace, and your own car means every pullout is fair game.
The Kalalau Trail cuts the only land route into the Na Pali Coast, and even the first two miles deliver sheer ocean cliffs and sweeping valley panoramas. Permits and a shuttle reservation are essential, so lock those in early. Park at the designated lot, ride to the trailhead, and spend time tracing the coastline that plunges straight into the Pacific Ocean. The quiet drive south afterward makes for a satisfying cool-down.
Twin cascades tumble roughly 80 feet into a misty pool below, and the best part is you never have to lace up a hiking boot to see them. A short drive off the main highway leads straight to the Wailua Falls lookout. It's an easy stop to pair with a morning paddle on the nearby Wailua River or a cruise north along the coast. Roll in early for parking and the softest morning light.

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Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Kauai, HI, like airports, train stations, and hotels.

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The Na Pali cliffs, red-dirt canyon lookouts, and golden south shore beaches all sit at the end of a good drive. A vacation rental on Turo lets you pick up at Lihue Airport in something that matches the trip, from a convertible with the top down to an SUV loaded for adventure.
Not every stay on the island fits inside a week-long itinerary. Remote workers settling in for a season, families mid-relocation, or locals waiting on a new purchase all need something reliable without the rigid timelines. Turo's flexible booking stretches by the week or month across Hawaii, keeping you on the road while the bigger picture sorts itself out.
Salt air, plumeria, and a coastline that looks like it was designed for a ceremony. A Kauai wedding deserves an arrival to match. Browse Turo for polished classics or sleek luxury rides, then arrange to collect from a nearby car lot. Arrange for the keys to be left inside ahead of time, so the handoff stays effortless.
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Get your vehicle delivered right to you or wherever you’re going in Kauai, HI, including Kauai, HI airport. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels. Popular Kauai, HI pickup locations include:
A Lihue Airport car rental on Turo keeps pickup simple. Grab your bags from the baggage claim area, then follow the signs toward ground transportation. Unlike traditional car rental companies at an airport car rental counter, Turo allows you to arrange delivery on the airport property or at approved nearby spots. The Turo app has everything you need ahead of your trip, from meeting details to key drop box instructions and any drop off modifications.
If the sunny south shore is your first stop, picking up near Poipu saves the drive from Lihue. Many Turo vehicles on this side of the island offer flexible pickup spots near resort areas and popular beaches, so you can proceed directly into your plans. Open the Turo app to select vehicles, view pickup details, and confirm timing before you land.
Sitting between the north and south shores, Kapa'a puts both coastlines within easy reach. A Lihue car rental picked up along the east side works well if you'd rather skip the shuttle service from the airport and start exploring sooner. Hosts here often meet near main roads or town centers, and the Turo app covers everything from directions past the airline counters to your confirmed pick up point.

Airport pickup made easy
Next time you fly, don’t wait in line and fill out forms — pick your car up at hundreds of popular airports.
Convenient pickup & return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.
No lines, no paperwork
Skip the rental car counter at hundreds of popular airports without waiting in line or filling out paperwork. Find and pick up the car with the app and hit the road in no time.
Free cancellation
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.

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A little local insight goes a long way on an island where the roads are slow, the views are constant, and the best stops rarely sit on a bus route. These tips will help you navigate beautiful Kauai with confidence, from arrival at the terminal to your last sunset drive.
Speed limits on the island range from 25 mph in town to a maximum of 50 mph on the main highway, making this one of the most relaxed drives in Hawaii. Handheld phone use behind the wheel is illegal, all passengers must wear seatbelts, and school zones are strictly enforced. Watch for posted airport signs and diamond-shaped markers near any campus.
Kuhio Highway and Kaumuali'i Highway form a U-shaped route that connects most of the island, but no road circles it completely. Traffic builds heading into Lihue in the morning and through Kapa'a in the late afternoon, especially on a business day. The Kapa'a Bypass is a handy three-mile shortcut that can shave 30 minutes off the crawl. Heading north, several one-lane bridges sit between Princeville and Hanalei, where local etiquette is to let five to seven cars cross before yielding.
Rain rolls in fast across the north shore and interior, narrowing visibility on stretches with little shoulder. Drive at a relaxed pace, give yourself extra time before flights, and remember that honking on Kauai is reserved for emergencies, not impatience.
Most beaches and attractions have designated parking areas that are clearly marked and easy to find. Poipu Beach has a large public lot near the shore, Hanalei Bay offers smaller lots along Weke Road, and Waimea Canyon's lookouts have pullout parking at each viewpoint. Popular spots fill up fast on weekends, so arriving early is the best move.
North shore trailheads like Ha'ena State Park require advance parking reservations, and spaces at quieter beaches can be limited. Read posted signage carefully, as some areas do enforce restrictions.
There are no toll roads anywhere in Hawaii, including Kauai. Every highway, bridge, and road on the island is free to drive, with no hidden fees to worry about.
Gas stations are spread across the island's main towns, with Shell, Hele, and Texaco locations along Kuhio Highway in Lihue and Kapa'a, and additional stations in Koloa and Waimea. Fuel is pricier than on the mainland, and stations thin out past the north shore and up into the canyon, so topping off before a long drive is a smart habit.
You'll find a growing network of EV chargers on the island. Lihue has Level 2 stations at Wilcox Memorial Hospital and the Kauai Marriott, Kapa'a has chargers at Kauai Village and Coconut Marketplace, and the Grand Hyatt in Poipu offers plugs for guests. The network is still expanding, so plan your charging stops and check availability before heading out.
Public transportation on the island is limited to the Kauai Bus, which runs fixed routes and isn't built for reaching remote trailheads, lookouts, or hidden beaches. A Lihue car rental on Turo gives you the freedom to spend time on your own terms, from a Lihue Airport car rental pickup straight to the canyon, to a slow cruise through Hanapepe at golden hour.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes there is - whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of car rental in Kauai can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rentals in Kauai, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
Kauai's roads wind between coastal cliffs, canyon ridgelines, and one-lane bridges, so the right vehicle makes all the difference. Browse Turo for the best prices on a wide range of rental cars to book near Lihue Airport or across the island, including, but not limited to:
- SUV rental: A Toyota RAV4 or Jeep Grand Cherokee handles the winding climb to Waimea Canyon with room to spare for beach gear and luggage from the baggage claim area.
- Convertible rental: Drop the top on a Ford Mustang and let the salt air in as you cruise Kuhio Highway along the coconut coast.
- Truck rental: A Toyota Tacoma can help make transporting gear from one place to the next easy.
- Luxury car rental: Arrive at a south shore resort or wedding venue in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series, polished against a backdrop of Pacific blue.
- Sedan rental: A Honda Civic or Toyota Camry keeps things fuel-friendly and simple for daily drives around Lihue or Kapa'a.
- Minivan rental: Families loaded with snorkel gear, car seats, and coolers will love the space of a Chrysler Pacifica for long days between beaches.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. In the US, liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.